Meet Anna Paula Peralta Reyes: a 20-something communication student from the University of Lima who’s become an accidental diplomat between Peru and China. Her story? A decade of studying at a Chinese school in Peru, followed by a life-changing stint at Jilin University in the Chinese mainland.
From bonding with local families over jiaozi (dumplings) to teaching Spanish through Taylor Swift lyrics (yes, really!), Anna’s journey proves cultural exchange is best served with a side of adventure.
Now, she’s laser-focused on this year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima. Anna tells NewspaperAmigo: \"We need treaties that create opportunities for regions still playing catch-up – that’s how we’ll get sustainable growth across all APEC members.\" Her game plan? Use her communication skills to turn Peru-China collaborations into the next big cross-cultural power duo, like K-pop meets Andean folk music.
Pro tip from Anna: \"Real connections happen when you trade smartphone screens for shared meals.\" We’re taking notes!
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I am from APEC: Peruvian youth aims to bridge her country and China
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